The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 39,400

€ 25,600

€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf GTI TCR OPF is 0.4 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
103.4
168
103.1
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.31 %

General
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
57 mpg
41 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
127 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
80.3 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft